Air Forces comparison: 
Bhutan vs 
China
Aircraft by Type
🇧🇹 Bhutanas of 2026
🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇧🇹 Bhutan
🇨🇳 China
Overview
China's air force fields 3,731 active aircraft — 1866:1 Bhutan's 2.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 2,043 combat aircraft, 0 vs 234 bombers, 2 vs 1,019 helicopters, 0 vs 413 transport aircraft, 0 vs 16 trainers (Bhutan vs China). Bhutan has 0 aircraft on order vs 130 for China.
The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,731 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 2, a difference of 3,729 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bhutan or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 2,043 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bhutan or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Bhutan's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bhutan or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Bhutan's 0.